Prayer For The Faithful Sample
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign
of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus' pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Our Refuge and our Hope, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father's will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself,
and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
Amen.
Lord, may you support us all day long, till the shadows lengthen and evening falls and
the busy world is hushed and the fever of life is over, and our work is done; then in
your mercy, Lord, grant us a safe lodging, a holy rest and peace at the last. We ask
this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
FOR OUR BISHOPS AND PRIESTS, MAY THEY HAVE THE WISDOM TO KNOW WHAT THINGS TO CORRECT AND WHAT THINGS TO IGNORE, AND HAVE THE SENSITIVITY TO MAKE THEIR CORRECTIONS WITH LOVE, KINDNESS, AND TACT,
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD;
FOR THE PARISHIONERS OF ________________________, MAY WE NOT HARDEN OUR HEARTS, BUT TRULY CARE FOR OUR FAITH FAMILY WITH PATIENCE, ACCEPTANCE, KINDNESS, AND FORGIVENESS,
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD;
FOR TERRORISTS, WHOSE HEARTS AND MINDS HAVE BEEN TWISTED BY LEADERS SEEKING VIOLENCE AND SELF INTEREST, MAY THEY TURN AWAY FROM THEIR HATRED AND IGNORANCE; AND FOR ALL AMERICANS, MAY WE TREASURE THE SLEEPING GIANT OF PATRIOTISM WHICH HAS BEEN REAWAKENED, AND CONTINUE TO MAKE OUR GREAT COUNTRY A SYMBOL OF JUSTICE, TOLERANCE, MERCY, AND COMPASSION,
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD;
FOR GRANDPARENTS, MAY THEY BE CHERISHED FOR THEIR WISDOM, SELF-SACRIFICE, AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, AND MAY WE SEE IN THEM THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLDING THE FAMILY UNIT TOGETHER,
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD;
FOR THOSE WHO LIVE IN OUR WONDERFUL COUNTRY WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF LEGALITY, MAY THEY BE GRANTED THE RIGHT TO ENJOY THE OPPORTUNITIES AND FREEDOMS OF A COUNTRY BUILT ON PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE, ACCEPTING THEIR OBLIGATION TO ABIDE BY THE LAWS AND MORALITY INHERENT IN OUR LIFESTYLE,
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD;
FOR THE SICK, MAY THEY RECEIVE THE HEALING POWER OF GOD, AND FOR THE DYING, MAY THEY BE CALMED AND GRATEFULLY ACCEPT THE ASSURANCE OF EVERLASTING LIFE THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD,
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD;
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, MAY THEY BE WELCOMED INTO THE MERCIFUL AND GRACIOUS CARE OF THE RISEN CHRIST,
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.
(Priest or leader)
With all our heart and mind let us pray to the Lord. Let us lay our requests before Him, saying Hear our prayer.
(For the needs of the Church)
Inspire all those who lead and serve in this church. May they know your guidance and direction.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Help us to be understanding and forgiving of all those we encounter.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Show us how to serve one another, to offer love, care and support.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
(For the world)
Guide all those who are called to lead and advocate in the world, may they carry love with them always.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Inspire our leaders, teachers, doctors, social workers and counsellors to be bringers of hope in all situations.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Protect all those who carry peace to other nations. Bless the food, care and shelter they provide.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
(For those in need)
Comfort those who live with grief. Help them see the light of heaven.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Come embrace those in pain and physical suffering. May they feel you close to them.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Watch over all those who feel isolated and alone. Calm their fears and lead them into peace and freedom.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
(For the local community)
Strengthen and encourage all those who seek to serve and protect the vulnerable.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Lead us to be generous with our time, possessions and money.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
For those who have lost loved ones recently, comfort them in their grief and heal the broken-hearted.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Finally, we bring to mind any in our community that we know to be need. (pause for a few seconds) May love and goodness fill their lives.
Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
Priest or Deacon: Gathered in joyful hope, we offer our prayers to God, who creates hearts to
love.
Lector: For the Church and those who serve the Church and for all people who
preach and practice the Gospel of Christ, we pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For the Jewish people, the first to hear the Word of God, and for their
continual growth in the love of God's name and in faithfulness to the
covenant, we pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For the outcasts and downtrodden of our community and our nation, and for
churches and families who offer them refuge and compassion, we pray to the
Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For the Lord's abundant blessings on N. and N. in their married life, we pray
to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For the families and friends of N. and N., gathered here today and for our
support of one another in times of need as we rejoice with one another today,
we pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For family members who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith:
(names of deceased relatives and friends), we pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest or Deacon: God our Creator, guardian of our homes and source of all blessings, you
delight in the happiness of your people. Hear the prayers this Church offers
for N. and N., for all your people and for the entire world. Fulfill our needs
and guide our actions toward the building up of your kingdom. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
Priest or Deacon: Filled with the joy of this celebration, we bring before God our prayers for N.
and N., for the Church and for the world.
Lector: For the Church throughout the world and the parishes of which N. and N.
have been a part; (list communities the bride and groom have been a part),
let us pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For our nation and the local community, and for all who serve in our
government, let us pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For the poor, the homeless and the unemployed, and for all who suffer under
persecution, let us pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For N. and N. and for all married couples, for their faithfulness to each other
and for their loving service of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For the parents and families of N. and N., for their godparents (names), and
for all who formed them in faith, let us pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lector: For the deceased relatives of N. and N., for the sick and for all those unable
to join us today, let us pray to the Lord:
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest or Deacon: Gracious God, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, poured forth blessings on
the wedding couple at Cana. Look with kindness on N. and N. as they
pledge their lives to one another in the presence of your Church. May they
cherish one another and be heartened by your love. Through them, may
your Church be blessed. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
For all those who have died, especially the relatives and friends of N. and N.
May they enjoy perfect happiness and total fulfillment in eternal life.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who could not be here today in flesh but are with us in spirit.
May they know the peace and fullness of eternal life with God.
We pray to the Lord
For the Church and its leaders.
May our commitment to the Gospel lead us to deepen our faith and trust in God.
We pray to the Lord
For all people of faith throughout the world.
May our faith in the love God has for us be expressed in our love for one another.
We pray to the Lord.
For our world and its leaders.
May all people be treated with the dignity they deserve as God's children.
We pray to the Lord
For our country and those who defend it.
May our men and women who serve in the military be kept safe from all harm.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who are sick, lonely, and depressed.
May they be strengthened by God's love and aided by friends and family.
We pray to the Lord
For all the guests gathered here with N. and N. today.
May they enjoy the warm company of family and friends
and have safe travel on their journey home.
We pray to the Lord
For N. and N., who begin their married life together this day.
May they experience the love of God, the support of family and friends,
and the blessings of children.
We pray to the Lord.
For N. and N.,
May they live long, blessed lives together. May their love grow stronger each and
every day, and may they build a family rooted in faith and unconditional love.
We pray to the Lord
For (special intentions) and all who have died.
May they know the peace and fullness of eternal life with God.
We pray to the Lord